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September 16, 2025European PsychiatryOpen Access

Long-term impacts of prostate cancer treatments on sexual function and psychological well-being: A comprehensive narrative review

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Persistent erectile dysfunction negatively affects quality of life for prostate cancer survivors, impacting relationships.
About one-third of patients experience depressive symptoms post-radical prostatectomy, significantly impairing psychological well-being.
Radical prostatectomy leads to moderate to severe erectile dysfunction in about 90% of patients within one year following surgery.
Anti-androgen therapies worsen sexual function, affecting perceived masculinity and causing psychological distress among patients.

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Narrative review evaluates sexual dysfunction and psychological effects in prostate cancer survivors, highlighting significant outcomes.

Arif et al. (2025) studied this question.

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